Billy Preston
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-09-02 (60 years old)
Deathday
2006-06-06
Place of Birth
Houston, Texas, USA
Also known As
William Everett Preston
Billy Preston
Biography
William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.
Acting
2015
as Self (archive footage)
2001
as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
2003
as Self
1978
as Sgt. Pepper
2022
as Self (archive footage)
1990
as Marvelous Mose (voice)
1984
as Billy Preston
1958
as Will Handy as a Boy
1972
as Self
2004
1977
2003
as Self
1990
1982
as Self
1978
as Self
2010
as Self
2005
as Self (archive footage)
2009
as Self
1970
as Self (uncredited)
1990
1998
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
2005
as Will Gentry
2001
as Blues Band Organ
2025
2004
2004
Production
2005
as Original Music Composer
1975
as Music
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